Lolipot for crucibles

[user name]

Anyone using 'Lolipot' ? I sprayed it on a clay crucible and baked it per instructions, but it just wipes off. I also heated it with a torch to a nice pink; still wipes off. I thought it was going to glass-over like borax. Easy answer: dont touch it and it wont wipe off.

Any thoughts on the stuff?

 

[araucaria]

I use it with new crucibles for CoCr alloys, pour in,swirl,pour out. The spray nozzle gets clogged very quickly and IMO is a waste of time. Then the crucible is pre-warmed before casting. It helps to keep the crucible from acquiring a build up of slag/residue. The rub-off is nothing to worry about. Don't finger it, leave alone. It works but I'm not certain how much benefit there is. Maybe someone else will have an answer.

 

[rkm rdt]

Kungfooshus say "man who carries clean crucible carries no slag!"

 

[Ncm]

Works great

I have been using the Lolipot on our crucibles for about 2 years now , it works great. There is very little slag, and our crucibles last twice as long also. In my opinion its a great material to cote new crucibles with.

 

[Mark Jackson]

Go on the internet, find ziconia crucibles (you may have to modify your cradle) and use an argon shield. Crucibles look new for so long you have to arite a date on them to know when they need replacement.